Dusty's Barbecue, the city's sole exponent of Carolina-style ‘cue, has closed. But the lovely pulled pork with its tangy vinegar-pepper sauce and slaw, the hush puppies de rigueur with Carolina ‘cue, and the barbecued chicken all are available through the catering division, which operates from a spot in Decatur: 215 Laredo Dr., 404-687-8002. Dusty's Barbecue, 1815 Briarcliff Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, no phone.

Rock Bottom Brew Pub in Buckhead has closed and will be re-opened by its parent company as a second Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant location in Atlanta. The construction of surrounding new buildings had negatively affected the Rock Bottom's bottom line, so it made sense to take advantage of the new environment and re-open as a Gordon Biersch, a re-launch that is slated for July 2009. Rock Bottom Brew Pub, Buckhead Place, 3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, no phone.